Management Information Sheet

SEN Information Reports (SIRs) must be reviewed and updated at least annually. SIRs provide key information for parent carers about how a setting implements their SEND policy. As such SIRs should be written in plain English with this audience in mind whilst ensuring that all the information required in the Regulations is included.

To help schools and other settings review and develop their SIRs, we have developed a SIR best practice guide and an online SEN Information Report (SIR) audit tool. The online SIR audit tool is what the LA uses to review a SIR. Once the online SIR audit form is submitted, the SENDCo receives a report which outlines the strengths and areas for development of the SIR.

However, the online SIR audit tool can also be used in the following ways:

• Individual SENDCo auditing their setting's SIR
• Peer to peer (SENDCo to SENDCo) review of their SIRs
• SENDCo and SEN Governor review of their setting's SIR
• SENDCo and parents/carers review the SIR